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NJ S4109

NJ S4109
Prohibits controller of commercial Internet website or online service from selling sensitive personal data.


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Introduced
05/04/2026
In Committee
05/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits a controller of a commercial Internet website or online services from selling sensitive data, which prohibition will apply to all individuals or legal entities regardless of the number of consumers whose data the individual or entity controls or processes. Under existing law: "controller" means an individual, or legal entity that, alone or jointly with others determines the purpose and means of processing personal data; and "sensitive data" means personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin; religious beliefs; mental or physical health condition, treatment, or diagnosis; financial information, which shall include a consumer's account number, account log-in, financial account, or credit or debit card number, in combination with any required security code, access code, or password that would permit access to a consumer's financial account; sex life or sexual orientation; citizenship or immigration status; status as transgender or non-binary; genetic or biometric data that may be processed for the purpose of uniquely identifying an individual; personal data collected from a known child; or precise geolocation data.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits any entity that controls a commercial internet website or online service from selling "sensitive data," which includes information about a person's race, ethnicity, religion, health, finances, sex life, sexual orientation, citizenship, immigration status, transgender or non-binary status, genetic or biometric data, data collected from a known child, or precise location. This prohibition applies to all individuals and legal entities, regardless of how many consumers' data they handle. A "controller" is defined as an individual or entity that decides the purpose and methods for processing personal data. The bill also makes other amendments to existing law regarding data processing, including requiring consent for processing sensitive data and implementing data security practices.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Combined with S2316 (SCS) (on 05/18/2026)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4109 03/23/2026
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S4500/4109_I1.HTM 05/05/2026
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